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DU08 PGV

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,244 mi
Last recorded147,244 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 PGV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 147,244 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 141,434 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 141,362 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 135,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 129,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,920 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 122,858 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 116,698 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 107,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit

Offside rear tyre is near legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 95,911 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,390 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,101 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,094 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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DU08 PGV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 73,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU08 PGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU08 PGV registered?

DU08 PGV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DU08 PGV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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